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â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a Hendrix student, I have
been challenged and pushed
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nick daily, fort smith, arkansas

hendrix students and professors agree: the odyssey active learning
program makes the hendrix academic experience absolutely unique.
Since 2005, our academic programs have inspired more than 9,000 Odysseys, which have in turn
contributed to the strength of the overall educational experience.
We’ve added new majors and minors, expanded our partnerships with overseas educational institutions
and service organizations, and been spotlighted for three years running by U.S. News & World Report as
the nation’s #1 “Up and Coming” liberal arts college.
Students and faculty alike have been inspired to “Think outside the book,” and to imagine and
re-imagine new possibilities for learning and expanding their horizons of knowledge. Together,
they’ve created an intellectual atmosphere of such intensity, that you can almost hear the buzz.

1. Get oriented
Your Hendrix Odyssey starts with an
actual journey — a three-day orientation
trip where you’ll bond with about 20 of
your classmates. You get to choose from
more than 20 different options, such as:
> Canoeing, rafting or fishing the rivers of Arkansas
> Exploring the city of Memphis
> Horseback riding
> Thrills and chills at Magic Springs theme

2. Take a deep breadth
Every Hendrix student encounters both
depth and breadth of learning in a variety
of disciplines through:
the engaged citizen: Choose one of
several first-year, team-taught, interdisciplinary

The Student Life and Technology
Center is a hub of student life
and learning.

seminars (e.g., “Religion and Politics in
Contemporary American Life,” “Dealing
with the Energy Crisis”) that incorporate a
hands-on learning experience as they
explore the concept of engaged citizenship.

capacities: Develop strong writing
skills, competence in a second language,

Beginning your first day on campus,
you’ll be paired with a faculty advisor
who has been selected and trained
specifically to work with new students.
Together, you’ll begin to map out your
academic journey. When you decide
upon a major (or majors!), you can easily
transition to a new advisor.
Throughout your Hendrix career,
you’ll find that your professors are
your most honest critics, biggest fans,

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and closest allies. Most of our full-time
faculty members have the highest
degree in their fields. They’ll hold you
to uncompromisingly high standards in
the classroom, guide you in your research,
connect you with the resources you need
for independent projects and research,
and support your transition to graduate
programs.

4. Find your passion
Although you may come to Hendrix with a specific major in mind (many students
are drawn here by our strength in the sciences and in the creative arts), our broadbased curriculum could introduce you to a completely new field that really ignites
your interest. You can combine any of our 33 majors and 37 minors to create your
own unique program. Or, with faculty guidance and approval, you can custom design
an original major.

“At Hendrix, research
is education. It’s
the model of learning
science by doing
science.”
tom goodwin, professor of chemistry

“The Properties of Border Strips on
Ferrers Diagrams”
“The Mathematics of the Mind: Godelian
Incompleteness and a priori Physicalism”

education

politics

“What Type of Higher Education System Will
Better Promote Democracy?”
“The Bond Between Human and Nature
in Fantasy”

“No Papers, No Penicillin: Overcoming
Obstacles to Undocumented Immigrants’
Access to Health Care in Arkansas”
“Will the Revolution Be Digitized? A Study on
Political Mobilization Among Internet Users”

history

psychology

“Gender in the Yuan Dynasty: How Mongol
Rule Affected Perceptions of Gender in
the 13th and 14th Centuries”
“The Evolution of Crusading Rhetoric”

“Personality or Attractiveness? The Effect of
Sleep Deprivation on Mate Evaluation”
“Effect of Fearful Faces on Perceiving the
Emotion of the Crowd”

art history
“English Landscape Architecture in the 19th
Century”

biology
“Analysis of phospholipase A2 gene and
mtDNA in M. fulvius and M. tener”
“The Scalenus and Diaphragm Muscles’
Contributions to Inspiration in the
Bottlenose Dolphin”

computer science
“A System for the Identification of Speed
Limit Signs”

english

international studies

religious studies

“Hope for Democracy in the Arab World”

“Exploring the Evenki Culture — A Northern
Hunting Minority Group in China”

kinesiology
“Feedforward regulation of the exercise
ventilatory response under conditions
of normocapnia and hypocapnia”

sociology
“The Transatlantic Identity and the Future of
Global Political Structure”

5. Cap it off
As a Hendrix senior, you will complete a capstone project in your major field. The
capstone provides a unique opportunity to synthesize and connect all the knowledge
and experience you accumulate in four years. The nature of the capstone varies by
department. For example, art majors create a body of work for a gallery show and
portfolio, biology majors take comprehensive exams and teach a seminar session,
and politics majors complete a senior research seminar.

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Whatever form it takes, the capstone demonstrates to both graduate schools
and future employers your mastery of your discipline.

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Unique Hendrix
Academic
Resources
master of public health (m.p.h.)
program
Through an agreement with the University
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS),
students can participate in a dual-degree
program that officially joins Hendrix with
one of the finest medical institutions in
the country.

hendrix-murphy foundation
programs in language
and literature
Take advantage of the rich variety of
opportunities available through this
unique program:
> Attend readings and lectures by nationally

center for entrepreneurial studies
Participate in targeted programs such as
internships, seminars, workshops, and
retreats and join in our ongoing public
debate about the role of entrepreneurs
in market economies.

steel center for the study of
religion and philosophy
Explore the intellectual and spiritual
dimensions of religion and philosophy
through:
> Lectures by renowned speakers
> Workshops on the philosophy of religion,

theology, and related topics

> Friday Afternoon Discussions

crossings
Funded by a $600,000 grant from the Andrew
W. Mellon Foundation, Crossings links courses
from different departments and blends
classroom educational opportunities with
hands-on experiences. Each Crossings
program is a unique broad-reaching sequence
of courses united under topics such as
“Food, Language, and Identity” or “The Study
of the Mind.”

*Minors
Minors are offered in all asterisked
major programs as well as Africana
Studies, Art History, Asian Studies,
Business, Dance, Education (Secondary
emphasis), Gender Studies, International
Business, Medical Humanities,
Neuroscience/Study of the Mind,
and Public Health

Your Hendrix Odyssey: Engaging in Active Learning is the ultimate expression of our unique
approach to learning. We guarantee that you will have at least three different active learning
experiences chosen from among the following categories:
Artistic Creativity • Global Awareness • Professional and Leadership Development •
Service to the World • Undergraduate Research • Special Projects
Odysseys come in all shapes and sizes — some students earn Odyssey credits through coursework or
through involvement in selected campus activities and organizations. Others venture farther afield,
engaging in Odysseys that take them off campus and around the world. All approved Odysseys earn
transcript recognition. Even better, those that require special funding are eligible for Odyssey grants,
which have totaled more than $2.1 million since the program’s inception in 2005.

one example: Ira Grace will produce, direct
and write for a one-act showcase of three
local plays in Little Rock. “I think free, local
theatre is very important to the health of
the theater community as a whole,” says
Ira. He intends to work professionally
as a producer, director and playwright
in the future.
more possibilities: Participate in the
Wind Ensemble or Chamber Orchestra;
take up a new instrument or improve your
skill on one that you already play; take
a course in photography, painting, or
sculpture; play a major role in a theatrical
production

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one example: Three students volunteered
on an organic farm in Costa Rica through
World Wide Opportunities on Organic
Farms, a program that links volunteers
with farms where they work in return for
room and board. The students investigated
whether or not organic farming is a viable
alternative in a developing economy, as
well as participating in an exchange of
languages, cultures, and life experiences.
more possibilities: Participate in
Hendrix-sponsored study abroad programs
in London, Oxford, Graz, or China; take
a three-week Hendrix study tour of the
rainforests of Costa Rica; travel to Peru
with the Miller Center for Vocation, Ethics,
and Calling; join a biology excursion to the
American Southwest or the Everglades

Professional and Leadership
Development
Apply your knowledge through internships
and other on-site professional experiences,
or through leadership in campus,
community, or professional life.
one example: Emily Canon is interning
at CooperRiis, an in-patient therapeutic
healing community in the Appalachian
Mountains that works to treat mental
illness and emotional distress through
a clinical and holistic commitment to
the whole person. She says, “By working
closely with psychiatrists, psychologists,
and licensed counselors, I will gain
insight into the differences their job
descriptions entail.”
more possibilities: Tutor or mentor
other Hendrix students; complete a
leadership or service scholarship
program; serve as an Orientation
leader or as a Resident Assistant

Help meet the social, environmental, and
spiritual needs of our time, both on campus
and beyond the Hendrix community.

Engage in significant research projects in
any academic area that interests you.

Extend, apply, connect, or share different
ways of knowing.

one example: Nathan Crockett is
conducting field research by doing a
photographic survey of the glaciers in
Montana’s Glacier National Park. By
taking new photos that reproduce the exact
angle and perspective of historical photos
(a technique known as “rephotography”),
his goal is to measure the amount of
transformation in the landscape.

one example: Through a summer session at
Colorado’s Boulder Outdoor Survival School,
Maiya Block will learn bushcraft, which she
describes as “the skill of surviving in the
wilderness with limited, or no, resources.”
In addition to survival techniques, such
as finding and purifying water and
identifying edible and medicinal plants,
she will also delve into skills such as
storytelling and tracking.

one example: Hannah McGrew and other
members of the Hendrix women’s soccer
team organized a week-long soccer camp for
at-risk children in Kingston, Jamaica. They
were allied with Sports-To-Life, an organization that uses athletics to teach young
people important lessons about community,
citizenship, and the value of teamwork.
Ideally, participants are motivated to stay
off the streets and away from gangs.
more possibilities: Participate in
Hendrix mission trips; attend a summer
service fellowship; work an internship;
take a service-learning course; volunteer
with various organizations and agencies;
do a service project through an offcampus agency or faith community

more possibilities: Present your
results at the National Conference for
Undergraduate Research or at other
national and regional academic conferences;
have your work accepted for publication
in an academic journal

more possibilities: Create a business
plan for competition through the Hendrix
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies; take
on an independent study project; design a
multi-disciplinary Odyssey experience that
reflects your own interests and talents

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Pierre Urisanga,

Muzanze, Rwanda
Physics major with a computer science minor

Pierre’s Undergraduate Research Odyssey Story

Earthshaking
Pierre performed a hands-on upgrade of the Hendrix ring laser (a device that senses seismic
responses to events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes) as well as actually operating the
device, performing computer analysis, and helping to identify the source of the observed responses.
He says, “My project relates closely to all my top choices for graduate programs: engineering, physics,
and quantum computing. The upgrade work is connected to engineering, whereas modeling, analyzing
data, and predicting causes is, I think, what most of the research done in graduate schools is about.”

“My ring laser research project is a crucial foundation
for my future success in graduate school.”
More about research at Hendrix
national conference on
undergraduate research No other
college or university in the country sends
a larger percentage of its students to the
annual National Conference on Undergraduate
Research. Hendrix students in the humanities,
sciences, and social sciences attend to present
the results of their original research.

hays scholarships Awarded to four entering
freshmen each year, Hays Memorial Scholarships
provide full tuition, room, board, and fee benefits
as well as fund undergraduate research.

funded conference travel Hendrix
awards $1,000 to help defray travel expenses
for any student who is, for the first time,
making a research presentation at a state,
regional, or national meeting approved by
the student’s advisor.
funded research Not only can students
participate in faculty research projects funded
by the National Institutes of Health and the
National Science Foundation, but they can also
receive funding for their own research through
Odyssey grants.

the morgan center for physical
sciences is home to chemistry, computer
science, math, and physics. It includes
specialized labs for student experimentation
and research in electronics, optics, holography,
biophysics, nuclear physics, and nuclear
magnetic resonance, as well as a biochemical/
analytical lab, a chemistry computation
workroom, and an advanced computer lab.

Pierre sees possible applications of his research in his native
country, saying, “Rwanda is in the East African Rift Valley, which
has a lot of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. I imagine building
a laser in Rwanda and conducting similar research there would be
very appreciated in the whole East Africa region.”

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“Start wherever you want to start.
End up somewhere you never
imagined.”

Off-campus
study programs

peg falls-corbitt,
associate provost
for engaged learning

extend your learning beyond the hendrix campus borders —
through internships, domestic and international off-campus study, and
other programs.

u.s. study programs
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory You can receive Hendrix biology credit by taking ecology, botany, zoology,
and microbiology of marine microorganisms summer courses offered at this Ocean Springs, Mississippi, lab.
Semester in Environmental Science Learn about ecosystems and conduct research with professional
scientists during a 15-week program at The Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Laboratory in
Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Washington Semester Spend the fall semester of your junior or senior year at American University in
Washington, D.C., the perfect location to connect with opportunities in government and with international
agencies.
Combined Engineering Hendrix participates in cooperative engineering programs with Columbia
University, Vanderbilt University, and Washington University. Three years of study at Hendrix and
two at the cooperating institution culminate in a degree from each school.
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Semesters (TWC) Complete a substantive summer
internship through TWC placements with government, nonprofit, corporate, or international
organizations in Washington, D.C.

SCM Architects
Sierra Club
Southwestern Energy
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
United States House of Representatives
United States Embassy, Trinidad
University of Chicago Hospital
Veritas Foundation for Clinical Research
The Village at Hendrix
Vilonia Animal Clinic
University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences
Wilderness Aware Rafting

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some of our exclusive overseas study programs
hendrix in the world

oxford overseas study course

special direct exchange programs

> Hendrix-in-Brussels: Study “all things Europe”
and complete an internship in the capital of
the European Union.
> Hendrix-in-London: Live and study for a
semester in the heart of London.
> Hendrix-in-Rwanda: Study African culture,
literature, and religion and complete a three month internship.
> Hendrix-in-Shanghai: Immerse yourself in
Chinese culture for a semester while studying
Chinese, economics, and international business.

Attend classes especially designed for Hendrix
students. Enjoy weekly walking tours and
theatre nights in the city, as well as an overnight
excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon to explore the
Bard’s birthplace and attend his plays.

> Hendrix was the first United States college
to establish an exchange program with
Heilongjiang University in northeast China.
> You can study for a year through our special
direct exchange program with Karl-Franzens
University in Graz, Austria.

accademia dell’arte
Students interested in theatre arts can spend one
or two semesters living and learning in a restored
16th-century villa, just outside the Tuscan city of
Arezzo.

“At Hendrix, I was fınally
given the freedom and
the opportunity to explore
my lifelong interest in
bagpiping.”

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Paul Depre,

Oak Lawn, IL
Economics major and international relations minor

Paul’s Global Awareness Odyssey Story

The pipes are calling
As a child, Chicago native Paul Depre loved the stirring sounds of the city’s famous Pipes and Drums Band
and was intrigued by books that described bagpipes as instruments of war. So he designed an Odyssey
that would take him to the International Piping Festival and the World Piping Championships in Glasgow,
Scotland. He prepared for a year, taking lessons to learn the basics of the instrument and its culture.
Paul says, “The Festival was a wonderful experience; every day was full of presentations, concerts, lectures,
and piping culture from around the world.” He even bought his own set of pipes from a Scottish artisan
craftsman. In reflecting upon his Odyssey, Paul observes, “What I have done over the year has become a
part of who I am.”

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“I gained the confıdence that I could
indeed survive on my own, abroad and
away from traditional comforts.”

More about global awareness at Hendrix
hendrix is one of only 40 institutions
of higher education in the country that are
eligible to nominate its students for Watson
Fellowships. Since 1985, 27 Hendrix students
have been awarded fellowships that fund
a year of independent study and travel abroad.

hendrix’s participation in the
international student exchange
program (isep) connects you with more
than 150 study programs all over the world.
Hendrix ISEP participants have recently
studied in Australia, Bulgaria, Finland,
Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Japan, Korea,
Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, South
Africa, Sweden, and Thailand.

global awareness can begin at home,
when students have direct experience of the
many different cultures and environments to
be found right here in the United States.

Paul notes that, “Hendrix’s greatest strength is that it is not a trial-by-fıre college.”
He feels that while “students are encouraged to be creative, set high goals, and to
push themselves to succeed,” the Hendrix learning environment is one that fosters
high achievement without creating undue stress or pressure.

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“Above all, Hendrix prizes
an active academic life
and personal, social, and
academic development.”
the insider’s guide to the colleges

Student life
enrich your education through involvement in our many academic, political, religious, and
special interest clubs, organizations, and programs. If actions truly speak louder than words, Hendrix
is a high-decibel campus.

be the change. Through full participation in the Hendrix community, you’ll learn what it means
to “be the change.”
> if you see a need, you fill it. Don’t see a club or organization that reflects your special interest? Start one. As a first-year

student, feel free to step up your first semester with an idea for a new student group. In fact, 15 new clubs and organizations

have been added in the past two years. You can have an impact here.

> if you encounter a problem, you solve it. With our student-run Volunteer Action Center coordinating service

opportunities at more than 70 different local agencies, you can find many ways to make a difference and to be part of the

solution to problems that confront people in the community surrounding Hendrix. On-campus groups like the Environmental

> if you want to be heard, just speak out. Everyone will tell you that students take charge of everything on this campus.

We have an active Student Senate, with representatives from every campus group.

Whatever your concerns or issues, your voice can be heard.

Change from within
Participation in religious life at Hendrix
is actively supported but is completely
voluntary. While Hendrix is related to
the United Methodist Church, the College
community offers people of all beliefs
the opportunity for spiritual growth
and exploration. Some of the regular
activities sponsored on campus include:
> Monthly Taizé ecumenical services feature
song, silence, and prayer in the candlelit
Greene Chapel.
> Weekly Campus Worship and Communion
services are also held in Greene Chapel.

Miller Center for Vocation,
Ethics, and Calling
Reflect deeply about your calling in the
world and discern what that vocation
might be through programs that guide
you as you consider your life’s work.
The Center funds retreats, internships,
volunteer service projects, mission trips
abroad, and many more initiatives that
integrate faith and knowledge.

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Our $26 million Student Life and
Technology Center — a high-touch,
high-tech campus “living room” where
students and faculty can connect —
opened its doors in 2010. It includes:
> The Oathout Technology Center, which
integrates teaching, learning, and social
technology into every aspect of student life.
> The dining hall, café, game room, post office,
and KHDX — the college radio station.
> Offices for the Odyssey program, student
media and organizations, Student Affairs,
Academic Advising and Support, and Religious
Life, among others, as well as the Crain-Maling
Center for Jewish Culture.

Some student clubs
and organizations
As well as academic honorary societies
(including a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa,
the nation’s oldest and most prestigious),
and more than 10 music and theatrical
performing groups, some of Hendrix’s 70+
student clubs and organizations include:
multicultural organizations
Hendrix Unity
International Club
Students for Black Culture
Students for Latin and Iberian Culture
Asian Culture Committee

Dog days
Charis Lorenz spent a good part of her “spare time” during her junior year raising and training
Concerto, a Labrador puppy she prepared for life as a service dog for the blind or handicapped.
Her Odyssey project was inspired by her love of animals and her desire to add solid experience
to her credentials when she applies to veterinary school as a senior.
“Academically, it has confirmed that I want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, mostly because
dogs (and other animals) can do such amazing things but are too often mistreated or abandoned,”
says Charis. “They deserve someone to fight for them and take care of them, too — thus my goal to
become a veterinarian!”

“This experience has made me truly respect
dogs for all they do for us.”
More about service at Hendrix
campus kitty: Organized and run entirely
by students, Campus Kitty involves the entire
campus in a week-long series of charity
fundraising events. Favorite events include a
faculty services auction, a student art auction
for alumni, the Veasey ’80s Dance, and the
famous Miss Hendrix Pageant.

heifer and hendrix:
“The core values of Heifer and Hendrix mesh.
At both places, you’ll find people who value the
importance of thinking globally and who want
to give back. These are people who believe in
the dignity of people all over the world and the
value of education.”

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Jo Luck is the former president of Heifer
International, a non-profit organization whose
global mission is to work with communities to
end hunger and poverty and care for the planet.

volunteer action center: Hendrix
students are completely in charge of
coordinating the Volunteer Action Center.
They maintain a master list of more than
70 local volunteer opportunities at churches,
hospitals, clinics, wildlife and animal refuges,
and dozens of agencies that support the
special needs of women, children,
and the needy.

Charis also volunteers at the Conway animal shelter and at Arkansas Hospice, where
she says, “I would actually take Concerto with me as a therapy dog.” She’s a member
of the biology honor society and comments, “I’ve gotten some of the best grades
in the hardest classes of my Hendrix career while I’ve had Concerto — maybe he’s a
great stress reliever too?”
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“There is a place for
everyone at Hendrix.”
emily williams, rome, georgia

Residential life
live on campus. Approximately 85% of our students live in college-owned housing and many
choose to do so for all four years. More so than at any other college, your Hendrix residence hall will
influence your college experience in a most extraordinary way. Each has its own distinct character,
architecture, traditions, and activities. But your residence hall affiliation doesn’t define you or
limit you in any way.
There’s so much going on on campus that you can go a long time without leaving it. It’s not
uncommon for students to forget where they parked their cars – because they haven’t used
them in days.

“As a campus resident, you just want to be a
decent person and a responsible member of
the community. For example, if we have a
party over the weekend in the residence hall,
the Hall Committee makes a point of cleaning
things up before Monday so we don’t create
extra work for the housekeeping staff.”
how cool is this? Hendrix residence
halls are heated and cooled by energy-saving
geothermal systems. They are clean, costeffective, and feature individual climate
controls for each residence hall room.

no one complains about the food. We are not making
this up. The cafeteria annually wins national awards and it’s
easy to see why. The food service is owned and operated by
Hendrix, not by some impersonal corporation, and professional
chefs and sous chefs create the dishes that our beloved
“cafeteria ladies” serve daily to our students.

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Live on campus
couch: The only coed hall, eclectic,

martin: All men, intramural champs and

lots of vegetarians

hosts of annual campus bashes such as the

galloway: All women, steeped in history

Toga Party and Ghost Roast

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and tradition, listed on the National Register
of Historic Places

raney: All women, one of the best-kept
halls, in a quiet part of campus, good for

hardin: Home to “Men of Distinction,”

studying

on the studious side, very roomy rooms

the village at hendrix apartments:

the hendrix corner: A complex with

Houses upperclass students in two- and

three-bedroom apartments and twobedroom townhouses

the quad houses: “Swanky bourgeois”
townhouse-style living in a coed environment

three-bedroom apartments located above
a level of retail space

veasey: A women’s hall, known simply
as “VZ” and a hub of campus social life

Lifetime friendships begin in the
Hendrix residence halls.

candlelight carol service: The entire

soco: Our students are justifiably proud

Hendrix community flocks to this annual

of their Social Committee, known as SoCo.

service featuring the Hendrix Choir. It’s

This committee is fanatically devoted to

the College’s traditional start of the winter

improving the social life of each and every

holiday season.

Hendrix student. And they’ll do anything to

shirttails: A wildly popular all-campus

achieve their goal: drive-in movies, foam

event, held the first weekend of fall semester.
New students team up by residence hall to
compete in an ultimate dance-off. Traditionally,
men sport white shirts and boxers, while women
wear men’s white shirts and workout shorts.

dance parties, coffeehouses, concerts,
comedians and comedy troupes, free
bowling nights, live band karaoke — you
name it! They also plan major annual events

Shirttails!

such as Faux Rush Week and Hendrix Formal.

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Hannah Hudspeth,

Berryville, AR
Philosophy major with a politics minor

Hannah’s Professional and Leadership Development Odyssey Story

The practical philosopher
Hannah Hudspeth spent two months in Washington, D.C. for her internship with Vital Voices Global
Partnership, an NGO that identifies, trains, and empowers emerging women leaders and social
entrepreneurs all over the world.
As a philosophy major with a politics minor, Hannah divides her interests equally between theory
and activism. She says her internship demonstrated that a focus on political philosophy can be applied
to a career in the world of women’s issues. She says, “Being in the movement that way was very helpful.
It allowed me to see what is happening now in the world of women’s issues. I was exposed to an element
of public service I didn’t know much about and convinced that this is where I would like to end up
in the future.”

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“I realized that all of my interests —
philosophy, feminism, and politics —
can be fused together.”
Hannah says, “I have tried to take advantage of every
opportunity Hendrix gives its students. I’ve participated
in numerous clubs, received funding from Odyssey, the Miller
Center, and Project Pericles to pursue internships of great
interest, and grown so much as a student.”

More about leadership at Hendrix
professional business leaders is one
of several professional organizations on campus.
Hendrix students interested in business can
develop vocational and career competencies
through innovative leadership and career
development programs.

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the odyssey post-graduate
fellowship program is a post-graduate
opportunity that enhances a student’s
leadership and professional development
tthrough full-time employment with the
college for two years following graduation
from Hendrix. Fellows gain valuable work
experience, exposure to key campus and
community leaders, and the possibility
of competitive summer professional
development funds.

through student government,
Hendrix students are involved in and exercise
control over every aspect of campus life.
Standing committees of the Student Senate
include, among others, the Student and
Academic Concerns Committee, Communications
Committee, Environmental Concerns
Committee, and Financial Committee.

“I feel as if I am doing
something with the
knowledge I have gained
through my study of theory.
That’s always refreshing.”

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Athletics
and recreation

About one in four Hendrix students
competes on one of our NCAA
Division III teams. And more than
75% participate in intramurals, club
sports, outdoor recreation, or fitness
and wellness programs.

III
Hendrix currently offers 19 Division
and
intercollegiate sports and football
women’s lacrosse are coming in 2013-14!

compete for a spot on one of our
intercollegiate teams!
Or join the majority of Hendrix who participate in intramural
sports. Or just take off for the many nearby outdoor recreation
resources that abound in Arkansas, “The Natural State.”

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Football returns after 53-year hiatus!
In the fall of 2013, Warriors fans will witness a momentous
kick-off when Hendrix plays its first intercollegiate football
game since 1960. Coach Justin “Buck” Buchanan was hired in
the spring of 2012 and is actively recruiting the student-athletes
who will be part of this historic moment.

Five years after Hendrix added men’s lacrosse, an all-new Lady
Warriors lacrosse team will take the field for the first time in the
spring of 2014. This brings the total number of Hendrix women’s
intercollegiate sports to 11.

adjacent to the wac are:

Intercollegiate Athletics

Facilities

Hendrix is a charter member of the NCAA
Division III Southern Athletic Association
(SAA), formed in 2012, whose other
members include Berry, BirminghamSouthern, Centre, Millsaps, Oglethorpe,
Rhodes, and Sewanee.

First-class facilities benefit Hendrix
Warrior teams and demonstrate the
College’s commitment to health and
fitness as vital elements of a well-balanced
education.
the wac
The 100,000 square foot, $23 million
Wellness and Athletics Center (“the WAC”)
is the hub of Hendrix athletics, recreation,
and wellness programs. Its features
include:
> an aquatics center with a retracting
roof for competitive and recreational
swimming and diving
> a competition gymnasium for basketball
and volleyball
> a recreational gymnasium with two full
courts for intramural programs
> a fitness center, climbing wall, sand
volleyball court, and space for dance
and aerobics

The Great Outdoors
Hendrix is surrounded by excellent resources for all kinds of great
outdoor adventures from camping, hiking, and horseback riding to
biking, rock climbing, and canoeing. You can borrow pretty much all
the high quality outdoor gear you might need for free from the WAC.

Mind Games
The average grade point average for all Hendrix student-athletes in
2011-12 was 3.17, and 156 student-athletes were named to the SCAC
Academic Honor Roll. Eighteen of 19 intercollegiate teams posted a
cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or better.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to participate
in all aspects of
theatre at Hendrix,
not just one part.â&#x20AC;?

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Torey Hayward,

Theatre major

Alexandria, LA

Torey’s Artistic Creativity Odyssey Story

Showtime
From theatre classes to running the light board for Hot Mikado to studying physical theatre at Italy’s
Accademia dell’Arte, Torey Hayward’s theatre-related Odysseys are not only adding to his experience
(and his Odyssey portfolio) but also expanding his academic horizons.
Of acting in The Sisters Rosensweig, Torey says, “It sounds funny, but it took a lot of research to
prepare for a play set in the early ‘90s — that’s a period piece now. And all the characters were
middle-aged — you had to understand their mindsets. It was the first time I realized what
a big responsibility acting is.”

“When you’re involved with a play,
you have to do the research —
you have to know everything.”
Torey says he didn’t realize “how different and how benefıcial and how cool”
a liberal arts education was until he actually experienced it fırsthand. He also
merged theatre and research in a Special Project Odyssey: “Exploring the Everyday
through Thornton Wilder’s Our Town.”

More about the arts at Hendrix
the red brick film festival is becoming
a popular annual event at Hendrix, showcasing
short subject films made by students and
awarding prizes in various categories. A
growing interest in film on campus is reflected
by new course offerings, the recent formation
of the Hendrix Filmmakers, and the creation
of a new minor in Film Studies.

for their capstone senior experience,
theatre majors join together to produce
the spring mainstage play, functioning as a
professional company to direct, design,
costume, cast, and stage a major theatrical
production.

“The Village at Hendrix is
straight out of ‘Somewhere
in Time,’ and it is the Conway
of the 21st century.”
tab townsell, mayor, city of conway

Takayla Ames interned for the Conway
Chamber of Commerce and helped to
organize the Toad Suck Daze Festival.

the city of conway

conway is the home of:

Conway is a thriving city that is
bucking the national economic
trend and adding new businesses
and jobs every year. Hendrix
students reap the benefits, with
ever-increasing numbers of local
internship and service opportunities.

Offices of Axciom Corporation. Founded in
Conway, Axciom is a global interactive marketing
services company and a source of interesting
internships and employment opportunities
for Hendrix students.
The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Based
in Conway, it’s the state’s only professional
Shakespeare company. Outdoor performances
during their annual summer festival take place
in the Village at Hendrix.
EcoFest. This September celebration of green
initiatives in Conway includes a cardboard car
derby, a bicycle rodeo, and a butterfly release.

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The Green Cart Deli. A solar powered vending
cart with great food. You never know where it
will turn up!

Toad Suck Daze. (When you visit campus, ask
your tour guide for the story of the origin of that
unique name!) It’s a huge, 3-day festival with live
music, food, carnival rides and all things toad—
from the Toad to Toad bike race to Toad Jam
Basketball to the World Famous Toad Races.

The Market Square

the market square is the central
gathering point of the new community,
with features like:
> Village Books (the Hendrix Bookstore)
> Panera Bread and ZAZA Pizza
> Silver Moon Cinema (outdoor movies)
> Conway Farmer’s Market
the hendrix creek preserve at
the village is both an environmental
boon to the community and a great
outdoor learning laboratory for Hendrix
students. A formerly neglected creek
is now the center of an impressive
restoration project, enhanced by native
plants and trees and walking trails.

ZAZA Pizza on the Market Square
is a lunchtime hot spot.

the village at hendrix
The Village at Hendrix is absolutely amazing. The Village is actually a “New Urbanism” community
right across the street from the main campus — a modern take on a traditional, small Southern town.
It’s both an extension of campus and an extension of the city of Conway, with resources for students
and local residents to share and enjoy. A “mixed use” blend of residential, retail, corporate and professional
buildings and offices, The Village also incorporates apartment housing for Hendrix students.
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Explore next door:
City and State

“When I chose to go to college
in Arkansas, I was the brunt of
some banter from my friends in
Jersey. But after visiting me once,
they kept finding any excuse to
come back.”
mike ehrenburg, florham park, new jersey

Clinton Presidential Center

little rock
The state capital of Little Rock is truly our “next door neighbor,” just
a half hour’s drive away. It’s a center of politics and government where
you’ll find the Clinton Presidential Center and Clinton School of Public
Service, and the corporate headquarters of Axciom, Windstream
Communications, and Heifer International, as well as many other
businesses, nonprofits, and healthcare facilities.
hendrix students enjoy great
advantages from having a
big city nearby:
Cultural highlights include Ballet Arkansas,
the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, the Arkansas
Symphony Orchestra, and the Arkansas
Arts Center.

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Entertainment venues feature major national
and international performers, such as Michael
Bublé and Blue Man Group, touring companies
of Broadway shows like Wicked and Young
Frankenstein and popular artists such as
Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, and Nickelback.
More than 400 restaurants, with cuisine that
ranges from southern barbecue to continental to
ethnic, such as Asian, Greek, Indian, and Mexican.

Riverfest
The River Market District is the site of Riverfest
— Arkansas’ largest music, arts, and food
festival —and favorite student hangouts like
Gusano’s and the Flying Saucer, as well as lots
of specialty shops.

e WAC
load up at th
Students can pment for enjoying
with free equi ate of Arkansas.
The Natural St

arkansas:
the natural state
Our Arkansas location is the
reason we can offer so many
fantastic outdoor adventures
during Orientation. We are
surrounded by more top-notch
natural, recreational resources
than most colleges could ever
dream of.
for example:
lake ouachita – one of the cleanest lakes in
the country, with a 1,000-mile shoreline and
200 islands

spring river – one of the largest springfed rivers in North America, with great fishing,
canoeing, and kayaking
blanchard springs caverns – second
only to Carlsbad Caverns, an elaborate cave
system with amazing stalactite and stalagmite
formations
sam’s throne – one of the best spots for
rock climbing in the state
petit jean – one of 52 Arkansas state parks
and site of one of the largest bluff shelters in
Arkansas

buffalo river – the first free-flowing
stream designated as a “National River” by
the U.S. Congress
toltec mounds – a National Historic
Landmark and one of the largest and most
impressive archeological sites in the Lower
Mississippi River Valley

hot springs national park – declared
a protected “reservation” by Congress in 1832,
some 40 years before Yellowstone became
the world’s first national park

Canoeing on th
e Buffalo Rive
r

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Catherine Gilman,

Dallas, TX
Sociology and anthropology major

Catherine’s Special Project Odyssey Story

City limits
Catherine Gilman’s interest in New Urbanism began when she read The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise
and Decline of America’s Man-Made Landscape. Together with two other students, she received funding
for an Odyssey proposal to study New Urbanism, an innovative, sustainable style of city planning, in
Portland, Oregon, a city sometimes described as a model for urban planning in the United States.
Catherine says, “In Portland, I learned a lot about how cities are planned and the politics behind it. My favorite
part was seeing Portland’s New Columbia neighborhood, which demonstrated how New Urbanist Principles
can be applied to low income housing. And it was awesome to talk
to urban planners about their jobs.”

“Hendrix encourages students to
explore ideas in the real world
through Odyssey. Learning goes
way beyond the classroom.”
New Colum
community bia, a “New Urbani
s
in Portla
nd Oregon m”

More about special projects at Hendrix
Special Projects usually are a combination
of standard Odyssey categories, such as
Undergraduate Research and Artistic Creativity.

examples of recent special projects
that also qualified for odyssey
grant funding:
A student is forming and serving as the conductor
of a student-led “new music” chamber ensemble.
He will teach the group how to perform “new
music” as well as develop his communication
skills as a conductor.
Project Peanut Butter is an organization that
produces peanut butter-based RUTFs (Ready to

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Use Therapeutic Foods), which are distributed
to malnourished children worldwide. Two
students are volunteering with the project in
Mali, working in the factory that produces the
RUTFs and participating in distribution.
Seven students designed and renovated an
outdoor play area for children at a women’s
shelter. The area now provides the children
with healthy physical activity while keeping
them safe, secure, and shielded from the view
of outsiders.

Catherine enjoys everything about being at Hendrix: “The classes,
the small size, being able to get to know professors, the students,
and being close to outdoor activities.” She says “I’m taking
advantage of being in the ‘natural state’ by hiking at Pinnacle
Mountain, Mt. Magazine, and other sites.”

“The Hendrix experience is about finding
yourself, your passion and, ultimately,
your career through the unique
educational opportunities available
right here.”
leigh lassiter-counts ’01,
associate director of career services
and internship coordinator

Hendrix graduates are experienced
odysseys make the difference. armed with a hendrix degree and an
impressive odyssey transcript of experience, you’ll have an edge in
competing for career opportunities and graduate and professional
school placements.

Plus, from your Engaged Citizen freshman seminar to your senior year capstone
project, you’ll have completed a curriculum that builds the skills that matter
most. You’ll be an articulate speaker and a clear writer, a critical thinker, and an
ethical, compassionate person, well prepared to make significant contributions
to all the lifework that you pursue.
careers
Benefiting from an active Career
Services Office and a network of
alumni connections, Hendrix graduates
who immediately enter the job market
report obtaining employment within
six months of graduation. Career
Services provides career planning,
resume and cover letter assistance,
on-campus recruiting, a week-long
CareerFest, and many other programs.

graduate and professional school
50%+ of Hendrix graduates enroll in
graduate or professional school within
two years of graduation
> 90% law school acceptance rate
> 95% medical school acceptance rate

postgraduate scholarships
Hendrix is among the country’s top
producers of student Fulbright
Scholars, according to The Chronicle
of Higher Education.

science ph.d.s
National Science Foundation data reveal
that Hendrix rubs shoulders with MIT
and Caltech and others included among
the top 50 schools in the U.S. whose
graduates earned Ph.D.s in engineering
and the sciences from 1997-2006.

“Hendrix students are doing work that third-year graduate
students are learning. Through research projects, they’re
learning math and physics outside the realm of the standard
undergraduate curriculum.”
dr. todd tinsley ’98,
hendrix physics professor

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At commencement, members
of the Hendrix College Class
of 2012 already had acceptances
in hand from graduate and
professional schools such as:
American University
Baylor University Law School
Boston University
Brandeis University
Case Western Reserve University
Columbia University
Duke Divinity School
Emory University
George Washington University
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College London (England) Institute
of Psychiatry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The New School for Social Research
Tulane University
University of Florida
University of California â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Los Angeles
University of Georgia
University of Glasgow (Scotland) School
of Veterinary Medicine
University of Houston Law Center
University of Southern California
University of Texas
University of York (England)
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Washington University in St. Louis

Teach for America
Six Hendrix 2012 graduates were among those
chosen to participate in the highly selective and
prestigious Teach for America program, whose
applicant acceptance rate hovers around 10%.

“Every decision we make at Hendrix is
based on the question: How does this
enhance the academic program and
student experience?”
hendrix college president j. timothy cloyd

The value of a Hendrix education
we respect the investment that families make in a hendrix education. In return,
we do all we can to ensure that a Hendrix degree retains lasting value in a changing world. We invest
in new technologies, programs, and resources and incorporate new ideas while still remaining true
to the liberal arts tradition.
Hendrix graduates are uniquely qualified to succeed in a world defined by change. They have learned
not what to think, but how to think and how to learn. They are prepared for the future, whatever the
future may hold.
These are th
e key quali
ties develo
by a Hendri
ped
x education
, no matter
your major:
what

Projected lifetime earnings
by level of education*
Bachelor’s degree: $2.27 million
Master’s degree: $2.67 million
Doctoral degree: $3.25 million
Professional degree: $3.65 million
*The College Payoff, a report by the Georgetown University Center
for Education and the Workforce

In a recent national study by PayScale, Inc.
Hendrix ranked #21 out of 168 top national
liberal arts colleges for graduates’ median
mid-career salary ($91,500).

More than 50% of Hendrix
graduates enroll in graduate
or professional school within
two years of graduation.

Application Deadlines
Remember, your application for admission also serves as your application for
most achievement-based scholarship programs. (Hendrix accepts the Common
Application: www.commonapp.org)

apply by

notification begins

Early Action I

Nov. 15

Dec. 15

Early Action II

Feb. 1

Mar. 1

Regular Decision*

After Feb. 1

After Mar. 1

* Applications submitted after Feb. 1 will be reviewed to fill positions that
remain in the freshman class.

Financial Aid
We cannot stress too strongly that our tradition and our goal is to make a Hendrix education accessible
to the families of all accepted students, regardless of financial circumstances. Indeed, 100% of Hendrix
students receive some form of institutional aid. The average financial aid award offered to families of
students entering in the fall of 2012 was $29,502.
After you apply to Hendrix, our experienced financial aid counselors will work with you individually
every step of the way. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll answer all your questions promptly. We want to ensure that you obtain all
the achievement-based and need-based financial aid for which you are eligible.

Achievement-Based Scholarships
Hendrix offers achievement scholarships, awarded solely on the basis on a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic
merit and/or special achievements without regard to financial need. In addition, a full range
of federal, state and institutional need-based financial aid grant and loan programs are on-hand
to provide further forms of aid.
All of the following scholarships are awarded to eligible, entering freshmen
and are renewable for up to four years of full-time enrollment.
scholarship

* Designated au
Auditions mustdition day for music, theatr
e, or dance sch
be completed by
olarships.
March 12.

the only way to find out if hendrix is perfect for you is to visit our perfectly
beautiful campus. Once you’re here, you’ll see for yourself what sets us apart from other schools.
You can join us at one of our group visit Hendrix Experiences or just come whenever it suits you.
Each individual campus visit is customized. You’ll truly be a Hendrix student for a day. You’ll get a backpack
to use, a notebook for any classes you go to — you’ll even have mail in your box at the campus post office!

To schedule your unique visit, give us a call at 1-800-277-9017 or visit us
online at www.hendrix.edu/campusvisit.

Hendrix adheres to the principle of equal educational
and employment opportunity without regard to age,
race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or national
origin. Further, the College is committed to the
maintenance of an atmosphere of civility and
respect for all students, faculty, and staff.

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Hendrix at a Glance
college: Four-year, private, residential, coeducational
college of liberal arts founded in 1876 and affiliated
with the United Methodist Church; Phi Beta Kappa
chapter
location: Conway, AR, suburban city of 59,000;
30 minutes from Little Rock (metro. pop.: 650,000)

students: 1,426 from 43 states and 14 countries
academic profile, class of ’16: 52 percent in top
10th of high school class, 77 percent in top quarter; midrange scores: 1110-1340 SAT and 26-32 ACT, and 3.6-4.3
GPA

post graduate: The majority of our students enter
graduate or professional school either immediately after
graduating or the following year. Approximately onethird enroll in graduate school within the first year of
graduation, while other graduates seek employment and
report finding a job within six months of graduation.
residence options: Co-ed and single sex; six
traditional residence halls, five residence houses,
three theme houses, and five apartment complexes
(approximately 85 percent of students live in collegeowned housing)